October 2024 - The Capital Times

News

ICT’s PS Aminah Zawedde Awarded Prestigious African Digital Excellence Accolade

In a landmark recognition of Uganda’s digital transformation efforts, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has been awarded the prestigious International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Africa Recognition Award 2024 for her exceptional contributions to digital

October 31, 2024

Big Story

Deputy Chief Justice Buteera Orders For Legal Compliance Among Mediators

Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera has called upon mediators to adhere to legal standards while handling reconciliations in communities. He made the call on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, while opening a two-day training on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at Akello Hotel in

October 31, 2024

National News

Accounting Officers To Face Guillaton For Paying Ghost Workers

The Cabinet has resolved to prosecute all government officials who continue to maintain ghost workers on the government payroll. This was revealed on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, by Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, while addressing journalists at

October 31, 2024

Religion

UMSC’s Shiekh Anas Dies Of Heart Failure At Mulago Hospital

Sheikh Anas Ssessimba, a member of the College of Sheikh at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Headquarters at old Kampala, has passed away at Mulago National Referral Hospital. The Office of the Mufti of Uganda confirmed the passing of Sheikh Ssesimba, recognizing

October 31, 2024

News

Presidents Museveni,Tshisekedi Discuss Bilateral Talks, Regional Security

At the invitation of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) paid a working visit to the Republic of Uganda on 30th October, 2024. His Excellency

October 31, 2024

National News

Sasha Barbara: Business Man Remanded For Defrauding Pastor Kiwewesi’s Wife

A Kampala businessman was on Tuesday charged in Buganda Road Magistrates Court for allegedly defrauding Sasha Barbra Rukundo, the wife of Pastor Isaac Kiwewesi of Kansanga Miracle Center, of over 7.4 million shillings. The accused, 39-year-old Kalega Billy Solomon, is alleged to

October 30, 2024

News

Ssemakadde Recalls USL Representatives From Judicial Service Commission

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has recalled their two representatives from the Judicial Service Commission on grounds that they have been there illegally since they were last elected about nine years ago. According to Executive Order Number Two issued by ULS President

October 30, 2024

Op-ed

Not Everyone Should Speak For Coffee : A reference to Ps Joseph Serwada’s Remarks

By Guest Writer For long ,different voices, including from opposition figures, have been raised concerning the public expenditure in relation to the national debt . In one way or another ,the concern was valid due to the fact that there is duplication

October 30, 2024

Security

UN Boss Hails CDF Muhoozi’s Role In Strengthening Security Ties In Great Lakes Region

Susan Ngongi Namondo, the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, this afternoon paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. During the visit at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe,

October 30, 2024

Big Story

Ultimatum: UNRA Ordered To Return 6673 Confiscated Land Titles,Compensate 773Bn To Claimants

Parliament has raised eyebrows over the Uganda National Roads Authority’s (UNRA) failure to return 6,673 land titles to Project Affected Persons (PAPs), despite these titles having been collected more than 10 years ago. According to UNRA’s Land Acquisition and Resettlement Policy, these

October 27, 2024